What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Cleadon Grotto - An 18th Century garden ornament overlooking a formal pond originally in the grounds of Cleadon House. Repointed by the Borough of South Tyneside as a contribution to the Cleadon 800 festival in 1983. Recorded plaque organisation: Former Tyne and Wear County Council.
Cleadon Grotto is an 18th-century garden ornament that served as a picturesque feature in the grounds of Cleadon House, exemplifying the aesthetic tastes of the period; its preservation and repointing highlight ongoing efforts to maintain historical garden structures.
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Photo: South Tyneside Council on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0